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Though similar in shape to a [[violin]], the viola is slightly less smaller and lower in pitch by five notes.  The tone of the viola also sets it apart from the [[violin]], being more richer in tone and sound.

Though similar in shape to a [[violin]], the viola is slightly less smaller and lower in pitch by five notes.  The tone of the viola also sets it apart from the [[violin]], being more richer in tone and sound.

The viola is subject to many jokes because of its lesser role in orchestral music, implying that one does not require as much talent to play it.  However, many musicians claim that the viola is actually more difficult to play and it rewards more than the [[violin]].  On the other hand, Beethoven did not write any music specifically for the viola, showing that both it and the violin are inferior to the [[piano]].

The viola is subject to many jokes because of its lesser role in orchestral music, implying that one does not require as much talent to play it.  However, many musicians claim that the viola is actually more difficult to play and it rewards more than the [[violin]].

Some famous viola players include [[William Primrose]], [[Paul Hindemith]], [[Yuri Bashmet]], [[Nobuko Imay]], [[John Cale]], and [[Whit Schroder]].

Some famous viola players include [[William Primrose]], [[Paul Hindemith]], [[Yuri Bashmet]], [[Nobuko Imay]], [[John Cale]], and [[Whit Schroder]].